Common sorrel
Rumex acetosa · Docks · Knotweed family
Also known as: Garden Sorrel · Sorrel · Spinach Dock
Easy30–100cmNot pet-safeEdible
Common sorrel care at a glance
Common sorrel (Rumex acetosa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Common sorrel
Possible pests on Common sorrel include Dock leaf beetle, Slugs and snails and Aphids. Possible diseases include Sorrel rust and Powdery mildew. Common sorrel is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Dock leaf beetle Medium
- Aphids Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Sorrel rust Medium
- Powdery mildew Low
Toxicity
- Soluble oxalates / oxalic acid Medium
Weather
- Bolting Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Common sorrel
- Which pests affect Common sorrel?
- Possible pests on Common sorrel include Dock leaf beetle, Slugs and snails and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Common sorrel?
- Possible diseases include Sorrel rust and Powdery mildew.
- Is Common sorrel toxic to cats and dogs?
- Common sorrel is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Common sorrel need?
- Common sorrel has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Common sorrel need?
- Common sorrel prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Common sorrel frost-hardy?
- Common sorrel is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Common sorrel?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.